Software Developer/ Junior Software Developer

We are seeking a Software Developer to join the Microsoft Technologies Development team. Appointment as a Junior Software Developer is available for those candidates will less experience.

You should be educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) or have relevant equivalent experience. You should be a Software Developer, with significant practical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Power Platform and/or SharePoint. As part of a team of four, you will work with the Manager and Junior Software Developers to deliver solutions with the Power Platform and SharePoint, as well as supporting the institutional Microsoft Dynamics CRM environment.

You should possess good analytical skills, with the ability to extensively collaborate and interact with a broad range of people. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are a requirement alongside strong time management and organisational skills.

You should have a background in software development, including familiarity with the full Software Development Lifecycle and awareness of project management methodologies (ideally Scrum). You should have demonstrable experience collaborating with customers and business representatives to understand complex business processes and preparing Requirements Specifications and designing solutions for consumption by customers and other developers. Experience implementing ALM solutions and utilising test-driven development is desirable.

In addition, you should have experience providing third-line support and maintaining existing applications.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 salary scale (£37,099 - £44,263 per annum), and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. In addition to the above salary, a market supplement of £10,000 per annum will be offered (equating to £47,099 - £54,263 per annum). The market supplement is subject to regular review.

Consideration will also be given to appointing a Junior Software Developer on the Grade 5 salary scale (£31,396 - £34,980 per annum).  Please see the Further Particulars for further information.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mr Scott Reid, Microsoft Technologies Development Manager (scottreid@abdn.ac.uk)

The Software Developer post is eligible for visa sponsorship. Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Saffron Maitland, HR Adviser (Graduate Trainee) (e-mail: saffron.maitland@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

The Junior Software Developer post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

To apply online for this position visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: ITS277A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22 October 2023

The Directorate of Digital & Information Services embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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